Comparison

Vietnamese Drill vs VietBuddy

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Vietnamese Drill

Features
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Learn Vietnamese in Just 10 Minutes a Day Stop repeating words you already know. Start learning the ones you don't. Vietnamese Drill is built around SmartDrill™, an adaptive learning system that continuously adapts to your progress. Instead of wasting time reviewing everything, SmartDrill™ keeps your practice focused on the vocabulary that needs your attention, helping you remember more in less time. Study for just 10–15 minutes a day, and the app always continues exactly where you left off. Every session is designed to make your practice more effective—not longer. Why Vietnamese Drill? • SmartDrill™ adaptive vocabulary training • Learn at your own pace with intelligent repetition. Everyone learns differently, and SmartDrill™ adapts to your personal learning pace • Designed for schools, universities, teachers, and students, Quiz Mode provides lesson-based tests with results for knowledge assessment • The app is continuously evolving, with future development focused on supporting the needs of schools, universities, teachers, and students • Built-in Vietnamese ↔ English dictionary • Flashcards for quick vocabulary review • Vietnamese → English quizzes • English → Vietnamese quizzes • Listening exercises • Typing practice • All-in-one review mode • Progress tracking and detailed learning statistics • Clean, distraction-free interface Built by a Language Learner Vietnamese Drill wasn't created as just another language app—it was built from real learning experience. The original SmartDrill™ system was developed while learning Chinese and was personally used to reach HSK 4 in just six months. Today, the same proven learning approach powers Vietnamese Drill. Every learning mode has been refined through years of practical use and extensive real-world testing, creating an efficient and enjoyable learning experience designed by a language learner, for language learners. Whether you're preparing for a trip, living in Vietnam, studying at school, or simply passionate about learning languages, Vietnamese Drill helps you build vocabulary that stays with you. Learn smarter. Remember longer. Let's drill again!

About

VietBuddy

Learn Vietnamese through practical, real-life scenarios rather than isolated words. Practice ordering food, conversing with locals, and navigating daily life with confidence. Features include listening exercises, speaking practice, and personalized vocabulary reviews.

Highlights
  • Real-life scenario lessons
  • Interactive conversation practice
  • Auditory training before reading
  • Speaking practice at your own pace
  • Choice of Northern/Southern voices
  • Personalized vocabulary review
  • Adaptive daily practice plan
Features
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VietBuddy helps you use Vietnamese in the moments that matter. Instead of memorising isolated word lists, you practice real situations: ordering coffee, talking with family, getting around town, and handling everyday conversations with more ease. Start by listening. Make your best guess before seeing the words. Then decode the phrase, say it out loud, and keep the useful parts close with short vocabulary reviews. With VietBuddy, you can: - Practice natural Vietnamese through short, real-life lessons - Practice real-time conversations - Train your ear before reading the transcript - Speak useful phrases out loud at your own pace - Choose Northern or Southern Vietnamese voices - Review the words and chunks you want to remember - Build a daily habit with a practice plan that adapts to you Whether you’re visiting Vietnam, living there, reconnecting with family, or building confidence with a partner, VietBuddy keeps Vietnamese practical, personal, and within reach. Subscriptions VietBuddy Premium offers auto-renewable weekly and yearly subscriptions. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID subscription settings. Terms of Use (EULA): - Terms: https://viet-buddy-six.vercel.app/terms - Privacy Policy: https://viet-buddy-six.vercel.app/privacy Apple specifically allows the standard EULA link in the description. Their official EULA is available here (https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/). Apple’s App Store metadata documentation confirms that the license agreement is managed through App Store Connect.

Screenshots

Vietnamese Drill4 screens
VietBuddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: VietBuddy at none against Vietnamese Drill's shown. Vietnamese Drill's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Vietnamese Drill sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and VietBuddy sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Vietnamese Drill versus VietBuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVietnamese DrillVietBuddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—73.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—19 — better
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeWise s.r.o.Amaury Delille

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Vietnamese Drill

One-time2
  • Purchase Gems$0.99
  • Premium Book 1$4.99
9 purchases

VietBuddy

Subscriptions9
  • VietBuddy Weekly2 variants$7.997 Days
  • VietBuddy Premium Weekly3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • VietBuddy Fallback Offer7 Days trial$19.991 Month
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  • VietBuddy Premium Monthly$19.991 Month
  • VietBuddy Fallback Yearly$39.991 Year
  • VietBuddy Yearly Premium7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • VietBuddy Yearly$69.991 Year
  • VietBuddy Premium7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • VietBuddy Premium Yearly$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Vietnamese Drill free?
Vietnamese Drill is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VietBuddy free?
VietBuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Vietnamese Drill or VietBuddy have ads?
Vietnamese Drill shows ads; VietBuddy does not.

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